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Updated Oct 14, 202413 Wedding Signs DIY Couples Will Love to Make for Their Celebrations
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Photo: Mallory + Justin Photography
After endless hours of planning out your wedding, the last thing any to-be-wed wants is for guests to miss the memo on the flow of the celebration. That's why proper signage is key. And if you love getting your hands dirty, we know you want wedding signs DIY expert approved. Continue to find some of the best ways to elevate your homemade wedding signs so you can cut down the number of queries you and your partner get on the wedding day. Plus, learn the wedding DIY dos and don'ts and costs for every kind of sign at your celebration.
The essential 411 on DIY wedding signs: Ideas | Costs | Tips
DIY Wedding Sign Ideas
Don't know where to start with your wedding signs? Then keep reading to get fun and easy inspiring ideas real couples have done.
1. Wedding Countdown Letter Board Sign
Letter boards are a fun option for DIY couples as you can easily make the sign say whatever you want. If you're looking for wedding planning tasks to delegate, consider asking your wedding party members to help with sign creation for your event.
2. Friends-Inspired Table Number
In lieu of traditional table numbers, this couple made artsy wedding signs that resembled TV and movie posters for their wedding. We love this Friends-themed table number set in a gold frame.
3. Simple Dessert Banner
Inexpensive wedding decorations are always the best option for do it yourself wedding signs. Keep it effortless by buying a food banner that gets straight to the point, like this "YUM" one does.
4. Vintage Typewriter Guest Book Sign
Photo: Britt Latz Photography
Going for a vintage wedding vibe and looking for unique wedding signs? Steal this couple's idea and have a classic typewriter act as the base for your paper guest book sign.
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5. Light-Up Wedding "BAR" Sign
Wedding bar signs don't have to be extravagant. Try out this bright idea by going to your local craft store and picking up the three letters you need.
6. Dessert DIY Wedding Mirror Sign
Provide your guests with helpful information while also giving them a chance to check themselves out. Hunt for mirrors at a second-hand store, markers at a craft store and get your calligraphy skills to work.
7. DIY Ceremony Sign
For those looking for DIY wedding signage ideas for their ceremony, look no further. Get a chalkboard and let your guests know where to sit (if it matters).
8. DIY Unplugged Wedding Sign
You'll let your loved ones know your wedding is unplugged on your wedding website, but you'll need to have an extra reminder (a sign) on the wedding day. "Politely request guests to put away their phones during the ceremony. Use a wooden board or an acrylic frame with delicate calligraphy asking guests to be present in the moment," Jennifer Cortiella of Cortiella Photography, who has over nine years of wedding photography experience, suggests.
9. Elegant Printed Table Number
We spy with our little eye a paper product that looks familiar. At this moody wedding, the bride and groom printed table numbers from The Knot x Vera Wang collaboration and put them in gold frames.
10. DIY Wedding Welcome Sign With Traditional Font
Photo: Mallory + Justin Photography
"Wedding welcome signs can be an easy item to DIY, given that the only items needed here are typically the names, date and location (if preferred)," Ashley Lachney, owner of Alston Mayger Events and passionate wedding planner based in Portland, Oregon, says. For this artsy wedding sign, the bride's sister used her skills as a talented tattoo artist to create this fairy-tale welcome sign.
11. Scrabble-Inspired DIY Sweetheart Table Sign
Cute wedding signs don't have to be big. If you and your partner love word games, consider having a Scrabble sign that says whatever fits your relationship.
12. DIY Directional Signs
If your wedding location has multiple areas for guests, you should let them know which way to go, which means you'll need wedding signpost ideas. This bride made multiple rustic wedding signs and turned them into a wooden signpost to guide her loved ones.
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13. Blackboard Schedule of Events
Photo: Jenny DeMarco Photography,Calligraphy: Letterly Yours Design
This sandwich board let guests know when each part of the wedding reception would take place. We suggest having at least two timeline signs around the property of your celebration.
DIY Wedding Sign Costs
"DIY-ing wedding signs can be a great way to save money, especially if you already have crafting materials or are able to borrow tools. When compared to ordering custom signs from vendors, DIY projects can cost significantly less. It's also an opportunity to infuse personal style into your wedding decor. However, it's important to factor in the cost of supplies and time, which can add up if you're creating numerous signs," Cortiella says. Lachney thinks your wedding signs don't need to be on the top of your DIY list if you want to save money. "In the grand scheme of things, DIY-ing signage typically isn't the space to save major money in your wedding budget. Most smaller signs are between $50 and $100, and saving $150 on three signs isn't a lot of money when you're spending upwards of $50,000 on the entire day," Lachney says.
To get an idea if DIY-ing your wedding signs is worth it, you should use a tool that'll clue you into the average costs other couples spend on decor vendors in your location. That's where The Knot Budget Advisor comes in. Now, go ahead and click the link to see how your wedding budget stacks up.
Tips for DIY-ing Your Wedding Signs
If your heart is set on DIY-ing your wedding signs, our experts have decor advice for you. Read and take notes on everything below before you hurry off to the store.
Hire a Decor Pros for Big Projects
"I recommend leaving items like the seating chart, food menus (at guest place settings), and place cards to the professionals since they can be more daunting to map out and display correctly," Lachney suggests. We also want to add neon wedding signs to that list since it takes lots of expertise to pull it off correctly.
Choose Simple DIY Designs
"Focus on simple, elegant designs that align with your skill level and overall wedding theme. Less is often more, and a simple, clean look can be just as impactful as intricate designs," Cortiella says. Trust us, you can still get an artsy wedding sign without overextending yourself.
Check on Your Sizing
"My top design tips for clients choosing to take something like [DIY-ing] on is to ensure that the sizing is appropriate. Table numbers can seem easy, but unless they're 5x7 inches and the number is prominent, they can be easily lost in a busy tablescape," Lachney explains.
Start Your DIY Projects Early
Have a lot of wedding signs ideas? Then you need to jump on your tasks ASAP. "DIY projects can take longer than expected, so start working on your signs well in advance to avoid any last-minute rushes," Cortiella says.
Mix and Match Your Materials
"Combine different materials like wood, glass and acrylic for variety. This will give your wedding signs a unique and personalized touch without overwhelming your decor," Cortiella says.
Assign Someone to Arrange the DIY Pieces
"Lastly, I recommend placing someone in charge of delivering these pieces to your planner team to set up on the wedding day. Smaller signage is quite easy to set out with other personal decor, but anything requiring extensive labor or power tools should have a designated individual in charge of set up and tear down," Lachney says.
